Lately, a group of students have begun interval training at the dojo, during Friday open mat. It’s a solid workout, and an excellent way to build strength as well as improve cardiovascular fitness. The group is very supportive of each other–the workout itself, for example, can be tailored for each individual.

Here’s the basic regimen (each exercise consists of four sets, for twenty seconds):

Ukemi
Medicine Ball
Crunches
Lunges
Push-Ups
Leg Lifts
Bokken
Squat Thrusts
Dips
Arm Lifts
Back Arches

The workout is designed to tone muscle in the following areas:

Shoulders (Bokken)
Chest (Push-Ups)
Back (Planks, Leg Lifts, Back Arches)
Biceps (Bokken)
Triceps (Bokken, Dips)
Stomach (Medicine Ball, Crunches, Leg Lifts, Squats, Thrusts, Planks)
Thighs (Lunges)
Hamstrings (Lunges, Back Arches)
Calves

We encourage your participation. It’s a great way to stay in shape.

And since we feel so strongly about proper physical conditioning, we are also inviting our parents and spouses to join us, at no charge. Think of this as a no cost way to get in shape.

So, to our regular students, their spouses, and parents in our kids program, join us Friday nights at 5:30 p.m.

Questions? Interested? Let us know!